Droupadi Murmu

Growth and global expansion of India's UPI ecosystem

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Latest: India's fintech sector pivots toward AI and tokenisation

Following its 10th anniversary in August 2026, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) continues to drive India’s digital economy. At the Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malho

Vande Mataram controversy sparks BJP-Congress clash

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Latest: Omar Abdullah questions Congress stance on Vande Mataram protocols

The political dispute regarding the rendition of the national song, ‘Vande Mataram’, has intensified following the 80th Independence Day celebrations. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has leveled specific accusations aga

National Teachers Awards ceremony in India

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Latest: President Droupadi Murmu confers National Teachers Awards 2026

On September 5, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the National Teachers' Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi to mark Teachers’ Day. Organized by the Ministry of Education’s Department of School Education and Lite

Andaman and Nicobar Islands leadership appointments

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Latest: Dinesh Sharma appointed Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The administration of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has seen recent leadership changes. In August 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs appointed senior IAS officer Gyanesh Bharti as Chief Secretary. Bharti was repatriate

India Teachers' Day observance

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Latest: Narendra Modi interacts with National Teachers' Award winners

India observes Teachers’ Day annually on September 5 to honor the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, the nation’s second President and a philosopher-educator. The tradition, established in 1962, is marked

Tamil Nadu-Karnataka Cauvery water dispute

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Latest: Farmers detained in Tamil Nadu over Cauvery water dispute

Farmers in Tamil Nadu have intensified protests regarding the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. In early August, demonstrators led by Ayya Kannu of the Farmers’ Association staged a protest at Tiruchirappalli by bury

India-Uzbekistan ties deepen and SCO summit engagements

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Latest: India and Uzbekistan elevate ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

The strategic partnership between India and Uzbekistan has deepened through high-level diplomatic engagements. Following the August 2026 visit of Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to New Delhi, Prime Minister Naren

India military response to Pahalgam attack

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Latest: India's indigenous defense capabilities showcased by Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor was an 88-hour Indian military operation launched on May 7, 2025, in retaliation for a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which resulted in 26 deaths. According to National Security Adv

India women's discus medals 2026

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Latest: Seema Kaliramna targets Asian Games after Commonwealth bronze

In late July 2026, Indian women’s discus throwers secured podium finishes at two major multi-sport events. Veteran Seema Poonia captured gold at the Asian Games, adding a career-defining triumph after a long history of r

Establishment of Ladakh High Court bench

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Latest: Ladakh to host High Court bench following presidential regulation

The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of a new bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in Leh, the capital of the Union Territory of Ladakh. This move aims to improve access to justice by reducing

Raksha Bandhan 2026 timing and eclipse details

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Latest: Raksha Bandhan celebrated across India with diverse cultural observances

Raksha Bandhan 2026 is observed on Friday, August 28, following the Shravan Purnima period. While the Purnima Tithi begins on August 27, the festival is celebrated on the 28th based on Udayatithi. Because the inauspiciou

India-Ukraine diplomatic relations

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Latest: Ukraine President Zelenskyy thanks India's President Murmu

During Ukraine’s 35th Independence Day celebrations, diplomatic leaders from India and Ukraine reaffirmed their commitment to bilateral cooperation. Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar expressed optimism regar

Global 2026 Eid Milad-un-Nabi observances

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Latest: Muslim communities celebrate Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi across South Asia

Muslim communities and governments across several nations are observing the 2026 Eid Milad-un-Nabi, commemorating the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. In Mauritius, preparations include the scheduled arrival of Maulana Sha

Tamil Nadu Kaveri water and drought dispute

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Latest: Tamil Nadu farmers demand drought relief for Cauvery Delta

Farmers in Tamil Nadu are facing severe water scarcity and agricultural distress due to low reservoir levels and disputes over the Kaveri river. The National South Indian Rivers Interlinking Farmers Association has sough

India 80th Independence Day global celebrations

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Latest: Indian American communities celebrate India’s 80th Independence Day

India marked its 80th Independence Day with various official ceremonies and cultural programs hosted by its diplomatic missions and social clubs abroad. In Beijing, the Indian Embassy held festivities involving flag hoi

India-Bangladesh water diplomacy and relations

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Latest: Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir sworn in as Bangladesh President

India and Bangladesh are navigating diplomatic recalibration following the August 2024 regime change in Bangladesh. While economic interdependencies regarding the garment sector and energy infrastructure persist, politic

India Vande Mataram legislation

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Latest: Vande Mataram: Debate over religious symbolism in India's National Song

Following the parliamentary approval of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, President Droupadi Murmu has granted assent to the legislation. The law officially elevates the national song,

India National Sports Awards 2025

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Latest: NRAI celebrates shooters honored with National Sports Awards

The Indian government announced the National Sports Awards 2025, with President Droupadi Murmu presenting the honors at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards recognized various athletes, coaches, and institutions across multipl

Sri Lanka Dissanayake domestic agenda expands

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Latest: President Dissanayake orders release of Northern and Eastern lands

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s domestic programme, launched in late July 2026, continues to broaden its scope. After unveiling a sports development plan on 22 July that links road safety, youth drug abuse preventio

Diplomatic credential presentations in Ukraine

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Latest: Germany’s new ambassador presents credentials to Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Diplomatic activity in Kyiv has seen the arrival of new ambassadors from India and Germany. Anjani Kumar, an Indian Foreign Service officer, presented his ‘Letter of Credence’ to Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister Olexa

Amrit Udyan summer season opening

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Latest: Amrit Udyan opens for Summer Annuals 2026 in Delhi

President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the Amrit Udyan Summer Annuals 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The seasonal floral display, which emphasizes indigenous Indian plant species such as Aparajita, Gul-Mehandi, and Rukmini, i

Commemorations of Indian historical and political figures

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Latest: Atal Bihari Vajpayee: Leaders pay tribute on death anniversary

Indian political leaders have held various commemorations for historical, spiritual, and political figures. On August 15, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath honored former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on

Diplomatic greetings on India's 80th Independence Day

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Latest: Iran President Pezeshkian congratulates PM Modi on India's 80th Independence Day

Following India’s 80th Independence Day, leaders from Singapore and Iran extended diplomatic greetings to Indian leadership. Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam sent a message to President Droupadi Murmu, emphasi

India 80th Independence Day celebrations

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Latest: India marks 80th Independence Day with global celebrations and bilateral initiatives

India’s 80th Independence Day has been marked by widespread cultural, commercial, and diplomatic events. In India, major retail hubs like Felix Plaza in Gurugram and Ambience Malls in Gurgaon and Vasant Kunj hosted comme

India National Handloom Day and Textile Initiatives

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Latest: India launches Handloom Haat and IIHT SUTRA 2026 textile initiatives

India marked its 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026, honoring the anniversary of the 1905 Swadeshi Movement. The ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre was presided over by President Droupadi Murmu,